Legal Advice for selling food product in germany

Hello everyone,

I have a few legal questions, specifically concerning the German market. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find much reliable information online, and what I did find was sometimes contradictory. I hope an experienced seller can help me out. 🙂

I’m planning to sell a long-lasting food product on Amazon and will handle the storage and shipping myself. I have a few questions about this:

I’ve applied for a business license (Gewerbeanmeldung) with a general description of my planned activity so as not to restrict myself to certain products from the start. In response, I received a question about the specific types of goods I plan to trade. If I now answer “food products,” what can I expect in terms of requirements? Do I need specific inspections or certifications to sell food? This would also apply to dietary supplements, which everyone is selling, so I hope it’s not too complicated? As I understand it, an importer is treated like a manufacturer and assumes liability for goods imported into the EU in case of disputes. Since I plan to sell a product within Germany that has already been imported, am I covered in that regard? What will Amazon require from me when I list my product online? A business license, registration form from the relevant veterinary authority? Do I need any specific certificates for the product itself? I keep coming across the LFGB certificate, but only in the context of imports. Since my product is already being sold in Germany, there should already be an LFGB certificate, right? Otherwise, could I take the product to DEKRA and request a new certificate?

Thanks and best regards!